Job Details
Wyggeston & Queen Elizabeth I College, the leading sixth form college serving Leicester City and Leicestershire, are looking to engage a new Chief Financial Officer & Associate Principal to support the College through the next phase of their development.
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About WQE
‘We are WQE’
It is an exciting and rewarding place in which to work and many visitors to the College comment on its purposeful and happy atmosphere.
As the leading provider of education for 16-19 year olds in Leicester, Leicestershire and surrounding areas, WQE provides a great, rounded education, changes lives for the better and prepares young people well for access to, and success in, future professional careers.
We inspire our students and nurture their ambition, ensuring they leave us as responsible citizens, committed to further learning and prepared for the future.
Members of the WQE community will be inspired to make a positive difference for their own lives and for the lives of others through their learning, actions, and future contributions.
WQE students are extraordinary people who are well prepared to do extraordinary things in their lives. We lead and collaborate to ensure an unrivalled and relevant sixth form college curriculum that adds value and supports students through high-quality experiences as they progress.
About the role
The role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Associate Principal position is vital for driving the College’s success and enhancing student outcomes. Reporting directly to the Principal, this role is not only about maintaining financial stability but also about spearheading a transformative vision for the institution.
This role is not just a position; it is a powerful opportunity to shape the future of the College, ensuring it not only meets but exceeds its strategic objectives while providing unparalleled learning experiences for students.
Who we are looking for
WQE are deeply committed to our social vision to provide a rounded education that prepares students for future careers. It is essential that our next CFO and Associate Principal shares this passion and brings a robust set of skills, knowledge, and expertise to ensure we can continue making a positive impact in our communities.
The ideal candidate will hold a professional accounting/finance qualification and possess substantial experience operating at a senior level within a complex organisational framework, such as non-profits or educational institutions. This role is pivotal in leading strategic financial planning, comprehensive risk management, and accurate financial reporting. We expect you to have a proven track record in safeguarding financial health, complemented by a genuine enthusiasm for collaboration. Your leadership style should be inclusive and supportive, reflecting a strong commitment to our mission of transforming and enhancing lives.
To thrive in this role, it is crucial that you have previous experience as part of a senior leadership or executive team, where you successfully collaborated with peers and led through others. You should have the ability to positively influence change beyond your immediate responsibilities, demonstrating initiative and strategic foresight. Your professional insights will be appreciated and encouraged, and you will be entrusted with providing holistic support across the leadership team. Experience in reporting to and advising a governing body or non-executive board is imperative, as you will maintain a close working relationship with our dedicated Board of Governors, particularly with the Chair of the Finance & Resources Committee, fostering effective communication and strategic alignment.
We are steadfast in our commitment to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity within our organisation. We believe that our team should reflect the rich diversity of our communities, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities.
In this spirit, we welcome applications from candidates with experience in the education sector, as well as those from other sectors whose unique perspectives and skills can contribute to our overarching mission of making a transformative impact.
Peridot Partners and WQE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.
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